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Each time we discuss illusion and reality we return to the notion that money and success will not automatically lead to happiness. Which is all fine and well…but what, then, does lead to happiness? Be Happy, an article on ‘Less Wrong’, which describes itself as a ‘blog community devoted to refining the art of human rationality’, brings together, […]

This is exciting. To my new followers, have a look around the blog and see what you can find. I stopped creating this at the end of my first year here, but I feel drawn back. I hope that it is useful. To kick it off, here is an interesting piece I found on the […]

I liked the concept that arose from watching the animation in class today, the idea that just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there. The brief summary of Plato’s cave below explores the idea that only when we are presented with new realities can we see our old ones as illusion. “Plato’s cave is […]

Many of you may find it easier to rework the context piece you created for Streetcar – and this is a decision that makes sense. If you are wanting to try something new, I suggest you start thinking about what you could do. Read the following as a starting point: Sample piece drawing on ‘The […]

I found this article on The Lot in The Age’s education section – enjoy. The Lot: in words by Michael Leunig Karen Ford April 23, 2012 You would no doubt recognise Michael Leunig’s very distinctive cartoons as many teachers refer to them for Language Analysis. His work presents his view on issues and concerns about […]